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Police confirm investigation into assault at recently closed down Northamptonshire pre-school
Police have confirmed they are investigating reports into an assault at a recently closed down pre-school in Northamptonshire.
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Northampton boy, aged four, may have had a 'reasonable chance of survival' if brain tumour was treated earlier that day, inquest hears
A ‘gentle and playful’ Northampton boy, aged four, may have had “a reasonable chance” of survival if he received an earlier diagnosis and treatment, an inquest has heard.
Northampton dad pays heartbreaking tribute to his ‘gentle and playful’ four-year-old son who died after his brain tumour was found too late by doctors
A heartbroken dad from Northampton has paid tribute to his ‘gentle and playful’ four-year-old son who died after his brain tumour was found too late.
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Northampton to turn purple in memory of India Chipchase ten years after she died following a night out in town centre
The town will be lit up in purple this weekend alongside a commemorative church service at All Saints in memory of India Chipchase.
Brackley family calls for council to show ‘compassion' and reverse decision over daughter’s grave
A family who sadly lost their seven-year-old daughter have launched a petition calling for Brackley Town Council to reverse its decision to ban decorations on graves and scrap plans to reduce the size of grave plots for children.
New shop opens in Northampton's Grosvenor Centre where shoppers can get 'fantastic bargains'
A new shop, where shoppers can bag “fantastic bargains”, has opened in Northampton’s Grosvenor Centre.
21 of Northampton’s best-rated pubs to visit in 2026, according to Google Reviews
Northampton is not short of places for a good drink or a plate of traditional pub food.
Popular sandwich shop bounces back from hit and run as temporary new location was launched in five days
A popular sandwich shop in Northampton has bounced back from a hit and run incident, as its new temporary location was prepared in just five days to reopen in January as planned.
Man treated by paramedics after fire at business in Northamptonshire's Weedon Depot
Emergency services were called to a business park in Northamptonshire to deal with a fire.
HMP Five Wells prison officer's relationship with violent inmate rumbled when he Snapchatted lewd video to his pals
A former prison officer who had a sexual relationship with a con has been jailed today after a judge heard how she brought him phones and cannabis, and he promised to buy her a Moncler coat.
COURT ROUND-UP: 24 offenders sentenced by Northampton magistrates
Local magistrates dealt with these cases involving drink driving, threatening behaviour, possession of drugs, shoplifting, assaults on police and riding a motorbike on town footpath…
Meet the founder uniting Northampton’s barbering community – who he describes as ‘heroes without capes’
Meet the founder passionate about uniting Northampton’s barbering community, who he describes as “heroes without capes”.
Plans to build 450 new homes, primary school, cycle routes and play area approved on outskirts of Northampton
Plans to build up to 450 new homes on the edge of Northampton have been given the go-ahead, following negotiations between the council and the developer.
Northamptonshire woman banned from keeping dogs for five years after pets Spike and Bruno left suffering from untreated skin disease
A Northamptonshire woman has been banned from keeping dogs for five years after her pets Spike and Bruno were left suffering from untreated skin disease.
'We can never forgive the NHS': Family of Luke Abrahams release emotional statement after coroner records narrative conclusion
The family of Luke Abrahams say they can “never forgive the NHS” following the tragic death of their son as the inquest into his death comes to and end – full statement released.
Solicitors for Luke Abrahams’ family say accountability is now needed after inquest into 20-year-old’s tragic death outlined failings in treatment
The solicitors for Luke Abrahams’ family say accountability is now needed after the inquest into 20-year-old’s tragic death finished and outlined failings in treatment.
Inquest into death of Northampton man Luke Abrahams finds no neglect but identifies gross failure in basic care – family left ‘disappointed and heartbroken’
The inquest into the death of Northampton man Luke Abrahams has found that there was no neglect in care but the coroner did identify a gross failure in basic care.
Police appeal for witnesses after two offenders broke into Northampton home
Police are appealing for witnesses after two offenders broke into a Northampton home.
Business soon to celebrate two years open at Northampton garden centre and still houses nearly 50 crafters
An innovative business is soon to celebrate two years open at a Northampton garden centre, and is proud to still house nearly 50 independent crafters and traders under one roof.
Voi e-scooter rider among more drink drivers sentenced in court after festive crackdown across Northamptonshire
A Voi e-scooter rider is among more drink drivers who have been sentenced in court, following a festive crackdown across Northamptonshire.